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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1914

Page

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Indiana County Receives Gift for New Hospital

A $141,000 hospital building and equipment gift from Adrian Iselin Jr and sister Georgine Iselin of New York City will be presented to Indiana County. The ceremony Thursday afternoon will unveil the donation, with presentation by W Robingoh and acceptance by Justice John P Elkin. The facility opens November 1, offering care for charity and paying patients alike, and a press tour and guiding volunteers will accompany the guests. Board officers named at the Monday meeting include President John P Di Kin, Vice President John S Fisher, Secretary J Wood Clark, and Treasurer Tom B Hildebrand.

Indiana Hospital Indiana County Adrian Iselin, Jr Georgine Iselin New York City Anaes County ‘Association Rochester N. x John. P.' Elkin MGA Philadelphia Oni Sixth Street Bliss Sarah Morgart Indiana Street Fairy Ground C.D. Iselin Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Iselins Dent Dipanied William T., Noonan Lucerne John P. di Kin John S. Fisher J. Wood Clark Tom &. Hildebrand

Woman Narrowly Escapes Fire While Making Apple Butter

Plumville resident Miss Milen Cessna narrowly escaped death when her clothing caught fire from flames under a kettle while making apple butter in the yard. Family members quickly extinguished the flames, saving her life despite serious burns. Reports also note a link drawn between diphtheria and chestnut crops, with several diphtheria cases in Indiana as the chestnut harvest is unusually large this year. Big corn yield reported by Ward B Learn, formerly of Green township, now near Greensburg, who harvested 1683 bushels from nine acres.

Milen Cessna Plumville Cessna Ward B. Learn Green Township Greensburg

Re-Dedication Planned for Brushvalley Baptists Church

The Brushvalley Baptists to re dedicate the former Presbyterian church on Sunday November 15 after repainting and new memorial windows. The program includes devotions scripture readings prayers sermons and greetings from local churches with speakers from Bucknell University Ebensburg Blairsville and town leaders.

Brushvalley DiNtown Wintondale Ferendson Elias’ Rowinnay C.' ‘Carll M. L. Rowpod J. H. Harris Bucknell University George T. Buchanan H. @. Rowland H. T. Ross Stephens Ebensburg R. B. Dunwire J. T. Davis Blairsville

Dinsmore Bros Annivesary Style Show in Philadelphia

Dinsmore Bros street clothing firm celebrated its first Philadelphia anniversary with a style show drawing over 2000 visitors. The store featured fall decor and window displays by models, plus music, flowers, and souvenirs. Managers C C Dinsmore and W J Dinsmore attended. W J runs a Punxsutawney location.

Dinsmore Bros Philadelphia Diana C. C. Dinsmore W. 3. Dinsmore Punxsutawney

Mail and parcel totals reported at local post office

Nearly a thousand pieces of mail passed a four day period in October with strict daily records kept. In the 13 working days from October 1 to 15, 3 863 parcels weighing nearly two tong were sent out at $123 in postage. Over 8 800 pieces of parcel post were received for delivery with 1 557 distributed through boxes and general delivery, 5 205 by regular carriers, 1 14 by rural carriers, 890 by extra parcel post carrier, and six by special delivery. The total pieces handed were 12 165, averaging nearly 1 000 daily. Three Members of Family Four in the Hospital Mrs Elmer Campbell and two children Helen and Joe Campbell are patients in Indiana hospital. Mrs Campbell underwent an operation. her children suffer from stomaine poisoning. Mr Campbell is home alone. George Giles visits West Virginia.

Elmer Campbell East Water Street Helen Joe Campbell Indiana Hospital

Young men serving terms may gain parole from murder cases

Emanuel Betts of West Wheatfield and Joseph Morgan of Newrytown, both jailed for murder, may be released within two months after the State Board of Parson approvals. Betts was convicted of second degree murder in the November 4, 1907 killing of Wilbur Kline near Germany. Morgan is jailed for the same incident amid jealousy rumors.

Emanuel Vettes Joseph Morgan Mayet Keeedom Tuture Emanuel Betts West Wheatfeld Joseph Morgin Newrytown State Board of Parsons Betta Wilbur Kline Germany West Wheatfield Kline Sharon Betts Joseph Morgan Fred Ross Morgan Della Hilty Mise Hilty

Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Deeds Listed

Real estate transfers show multiple deeds recorded since last report in Indiana County. Properties include 62 acres in Armstrong to S C Taylor for 1500 dollars, several Green Township lots, 8 acres in Conemaugh to David Kellerman for 1000, and Homer City parcels to multiple buyers with varying sums.

Indiana County F. S. Stumpf Armstrong S. C. Taylor M. L. Wissell Green Sarnonsky D.N. Barber Albert Liptak Malissa J. Slicker Conemaugh David Kellerman Maude E. Wray Somer City Kunkle Horate K. Sowers Homer City Watson R. Griffith Calvin S. Kunkle Anton Kramick H. Lynn Prothero Indiana Kate M. Alderter Mike Kramick Banks George and Mary Kalus Laura A. Roberts Blairseville Mary P. Thompson Tearing Run Coal Co George Svemanesil Frank Scraba Grumbling Millie Mleming L. Kershichink

Thieves active in city steal from church and store

Thieves are active in Indiana during the past week. A small amount of currency was taken from a contribution box at St Bernard's Roman Catholic church and nothing of value was found in the parish house. At St Clair Reform & Company feed store in West Whitner street thieves entered the office, stole notes from the safe, the gate protecting papers was unlocked, and the notes remain unendorsed and worthless to the thief. Government work shifts to Orville J Shirley in Salt Lake City as he joins the General Land Office. He previously served five years in Washington, studied law at night, graduated from Georgetown College Law, passed the DC bar, and now is a lawyer after Indiana Normal school training.

St. Chir, Inn & Company Indiana St. Bernard’s St. Clair, Rinu & Company West Wihter Street West Orville J. Shirley General Land Oflica Salt Lake City Utah Shirley Washington, D. C Law Georgetown College Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Indiana Normal School Sarah Lowry Locust Street Wnoly Oral Lowry Moon Walls Angeles Ciul Mary 1 Anderson Armashong Township Marlon Center Maury Cooper Bertha Ball Neal Twila Pleming Livermore Clara Gemmell Hamer City Nelly Cottch Parkwood Spat Card Holt and Marlon Centor UL 1. Guilirte Summerville Mra. IL Widdowson Euesth O Mra Mya Walter Tb Ayers Funt Oak Street Benjamin McCraight School Street Grove City Crellan Marvy Charles Brownles Portland Ore Anna Lowry Sacramento Cal Lowery California National

Pleasant Valley Club Meets at Plumville Home

The Pleasant Valley Club met at Mrs. Lukehart's Plumville home on October 22. Mrs. Marshall reported the last meeting. The program included Current Events, readings by Mrs. Stuchell and Mrs. McCreight, recitation by Miss Grace Cochran, and a half hour entertainment by Mrs. Schrecengost. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Marshall's Maple Valley home on November 12.

Pleasant Valley Cubs Pleasant Valley Club Lukehart Plumville Marshall Marsll Stuchell McCreight Cochran Grace Cochran Schrecengost

Russian government ends liquor manufacture and sale

Petrograd reports the government will not again engage in making or selling alcoholic drinks. The proclamation, attributed to Emperor Nicholas, confirms prior notices. A local resident, Mr. Charles Holmes of Armetrong township, left at Progress an apple weighing one pound from the Northern Spy variety.

Petrograd Nicholas Aimeeli Charles Holmes Armetrong Township

Personal Brevities From Indiana Town Visitors and Locals

A long list of residents and guests in Indiana visits and local happenings. Names include Milas Minda Anderson, Mrs. J. Z. Deemer, Judge S. J. Telford, Rev. Calgett Clarke, and many others visiting Pittsburg, Detroit, New York, Atlantic City, and state events. Several detections of trips, hostings, and duties noted, with numerous towns such as Punxsutawney, Green township, Leechburg, and Wayne Avenue referenced.

Milas Minda Anderson Poor Town Pittsburg W. 4. Dinsmore Ponxsubmoney Jon Margaret Sprankle Indiana Marty d. Biterbaugh Deckers Point Mandy J. Z. Deemer J. $. Duemer Witanting Thomas Henry Wid Merbetry Pon Run Lndiana 4. B. Campbell South Seventh Street James Lowry School Street Detroit Mich S. T. Ross Brush Valley Township Nous Cibaon North Sixth Lutreat J. C. Leasure Green Township S. J. Telford Morganza Pennsylvania Industrial School W. H. Ashbaugh Leechburg Nancy Lowry Water Street Calgetl Clarke North Seventh Street New York City Clarke Squire Robert J. Hood Wast Wheafield Township T. B. Cunningham R. H. Cunningham Wayne Avenue J. T., Culp Rose Myers Philadelphia Street Atlantic City W. R. Myers Uniontown C. J.J. Long Town J. A. McKelvey W. A. Lovelove West Philadelphia William Malcolm Sheridanville John Malcom J. N. Banks Mifflintown Wiliam Bans J. H W. Gibson Altoona Mron S. J. Gibson Hi. J. Buterbaugh Z. Latghjin John Wouk Harry Jas. L. Culp Rankin Toni Pittybues Lash Wack J. W. Dinsmore Punxsutawney Wis C. €. Dinsmore John Jamison Bart Stevings John FF. Clements Ney Prothero Jeannettle David Mou Wistbeth Joseph Honk Lovejoy C. McDernott and Son Forbes Roads Westmoralnd County Clemenets G. W. Roof Ralroad Avenue Charles J. Mhey Mrma and Lila Claridge Fay Foot Thelin

Deaths of Mrs. Oliver M. Wilson and Others

Mrs. Oliver M. Wilson aged 54 died at her home on Eleventh Street after a bout with a kidney disease. Born in New Jersey, she lived in Indiana since 1882 and was a member of First United Presbyterian Church, leaves four children and several siblings, with funeral at 2:00 PM Thursday at her home and burial in Oakland Cemetery. Also noted are death notices for Robert Phillip Carson, long-time hampton shoe maker, and several obituaries including Mary Wattlorn Lydick, Wilhelmina Hulten Kina, and others, with details on survivors and service arrangements.

Oliver M. Wilson Watton B. Wilson Priglt Mra. Wilson Hopkinson Sha Nout Hoshben Elore Foonselipola Oliver M. Wilpon Johatown Wilson John Thoman New Worance Indiana Chicago First United Presbyterian Church of Indiana Woman's Missionary Society Arthur W. Wilson Pittsburg Curtis M. Wilson Olive M Flora J Wilson Thes Urothers Alsse Rey Winfield S. Hoskinson Montecara Onl Wilken Hoskinson Three Ivers, Mich John M. Hoskinson New Castle Neb Herbert C.lowe Spokane Wash Edward A. Kimmerman Johnstown Chalmers G. Morrow First United Presbyterian Church Oakland Cemetery Robert Carson Robert Phillip Cayson Hamer City deGdnsed Joly Ciarson McCdonaughey Tito Fontes City Fe Pro Wootony Tomer City Aegis Mary Foust Wien A. J. Churson George J. Carson A. Vuibupa Meg Job PL Mes Merry ‘Trust Vanidergritts J. M. Carson R. 2. Roberts Llomer Clty B.D. Carson Wellaville, O B.D. Chumar Wort Morgan Colo. Ile Freike C. A. Harting Greenwood ACI, Cooper and Family James Reed William Carson Atty Macy van Hornhyde Mary Wattlorn Lydiels, Wisdow Wiliam Lydick Sun Milton GC. Lydick Lovejoy Whon Joseph Lye Clymer Minima Mauk Indftina Margret Widdow Kon Ying Tande Taylorsville Mina Wilhelmina Hulten Wilhelmina Dades J. Fladdon White Township Letha Mae Daniel Lev Albert Henry Clara Aeaty Alot Ylenry Bousivaliay Township Suber Wanaak Thupaday Wagner Powks Lie Beushvill Oy Gotheran Church Charles*Kweeney Charles Sweeney Wil Hamutown

Republicans in Line for Ticket Across County

The county hosts a series of Republican rallies as voters show strong support for the party ahead of the general election. Speeches by Senator John S. Fisher and Congressman J. N. Langham energize crowds in Wear Mahoning, Suucksburg, Plumville, and Brushy Valley. Local leaders in Marion Center, Punxsutawney, and Brushyville outline campaign plans and name key speakers including Wilmer H. Wool and James W. Pepler.

Wear Mahoning Township Suucksburg Secion Party of Protection, Prosperity John S. Fisher Con Srensman J. N. Langham Violet Glen Camp Dell Dixonville Clymer South Mahoning Township Plumville Rok Laurie M. 2D. Fisher Delancey Green D. G. Griffith Wilmer H. Waol Assembly George J. Feit Ohm A. Stet Marion Canter East Mahoning Independent Hall Marion Center Miliary Band A. H. Stewart WH. J. Thompson Marion Center National Bank C. Tt. Griffith Marion Center Independence Wilner M. Wood Republican Party For Assembly Marign Center Jim Aviad Ax Secreticy Adisvesses Jd. Fett James Duck Urnshy Valley Marcial Band Teethi

Indiana Hallowe'en Celebration Moves to Friday Night

Town announces a Halloween celebration will be held Friday night instead of Saturday. A big parade costume contest with many prizes is planned. Residents are urged to participate as the event hinges on each person’s effort. Also reported is the death of Pat al Mine Accident victim Mlinastik, 35, from a slate fall at Graceton on Monday evening.

Indiana Hallowe'en Telebration Aviery Patal Doc Mlinastik Graceton

Also Mentioned on This Page

County—Hospital Seep Peewee Eens Seboener Sere Rae Cek Modern Hospital Advign Iselin New York Portore Ice Hhay x George Giles West Virginia Samuel BE Lockhart South Mahoning Mary Farnsworth Bigees Ron Conrad J Schaub Martha M Henry Atsen Roy McCullough Grace’ N Sensabaugh Edward M Chilcote Mt. Union Elsie M Walls Lee van Horn Pliinvilla Mary W. Brown Aeeee DuBois Chester H, Hyerley Annie O Sebring Wilmer E Anna C, Schurr Donald McCreight J. Herbert Lowe Rembrandt McCreight Martha McCreight Florence Stumpf Paul Kinport Mount Wolf Smicksburg Stimpf DuBois Susquehanna College Bessie, Farnsworth Willis Farnsworth M.M. Smith Ressmoyne Bat Lightcap-Schurr Wilwer Lightcap Anna Caroline Schurr Rayne Township W. J. Wilson Oakland Avenue Lightcup Electric Company Hinger-Rowland Glair Dinger Gertrude Rowland Charles Rowland Charles F. Carll Akers-Dodson Archie G. Akers Mary Dodson J. JK. Dodson C. W. Fowks Dilts-Allshouse Robert Henry Dilts Sumville Maude Allshouse Washington Township W. B. M. Copeland Willet Gorman-Mca Toos James D. Gorman Montgomery Martha Henry Lewis Hay Sixth Street Church Street Pirat Walted Pressbyterian Mr. Morrow Mulder Fork Paloma New Gentry Club County SURI Amepaigon
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